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5 Companies Buying Back Their Own Stock Hand Over Fist As the Stock Market Sells OffWhen stock prices fall, every buyback dollar goes further. These five companies are taking advantage.
GM's fundamentals present a mixed picture: revenue growth has flatlined at 2.9% in 2026Q3 after double-digit gains in 2024, while gross margin whipsawed roughly 2,100 basis points from -2.5% in 2025Q4 to 18.5% in 2026Q3, suggesting cost and pricing factors rather than durable demand are driving earnings.
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Revenue has decelerated from 11.0% growth in 2024Q4 to 2.9% in 2026Q3, while gross margin swung from -2.5% in 2025Q4 to 18.5% in 2026Q3, indicating earnings volatility driven by cost and pricing swings rather than top-line momentum.
GM's trailing and forward P/E ratios of 9.06 and 6.07 respectively suggest the stock may be undervalued relative to earnings potential.
Multiple bullish theses on GM have appeared in investment publications like Fixed Income Beacon's Substack, indicating positive sentiment among analysts.
GM maintains a strong corporate identity as one of the world's most recognizable automobile companies with decades of industry presence.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 20, 2026 | $3.70+0.3% vs $3.69 | $50.0B+2.5% vs $48.8B |
Q3 2026 Jul 21, 2026 | $3.57+11.9% vs $3.19 | $48.0B+2.2% vs $47.0B |
Q2 2026 Apr 28, 2026 | $3.70+41.8% vs $2.61 | $43.6B+0.3% vs $43.5B |
Q1 2026 Jan 27, 2026 | $2.51+11.1% vs $2.26 | $45.3B-1.8% vs $46.1B |
When stock prices fall, every buyback dollar goes further. These five companies are taking advantage.
Automakers are warning that they're facing higher commodity, logistics and memory costs while pricing power is becoming harder to extend to consumers. Several Wall Street analysts have said companies will need continued pricing strength and additional cost savings to offset inflation, higher investment spending and a potentially weaker economy.
Hilton President and CEO Chris Nassetta said about the switch: “Nasdaq is closely aligned with our growth ambitions.”
GM and F both beat Q3 earnings estimates, but stronger growth, rising digital revenues and a brighter outlook give one automaker the edge.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for General Motors Company (GM)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $86.16 | $77.93B | 19.47 | -1.29% | 2.1% | 6.13% | 0.78% | |
| $12.44 | $49.61B | -6.51 | 1.23% | -4.17% | -21.33% | 6.04% | |
| $4.43 | $12.84B | -0.59 | -22.33% | -8.26% | -31.87% | — | |
| $216.19 | $256.01B | 9.60 | 5.51% | 8.14% | 11.09% | 2.78% | |
| $35.78 | $46.43B | -46.79 | 0.5% | -0.75% | -1.38% | 3.77% | |
| $358.22 | $1.41T | 394.17 | -2.93% | 3.11% | 3.73% | — |
General Motors Company (GM) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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General Motors Company (GM) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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General Motors Company (GM) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
General Motors Company (GM) reported $186.95B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $185.02B in fiscal year 2025. That is 24% more than the $148.78B of fiscal year 2008.
General Motors Company (GM) revenue fell by 0.3% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. General Motors Company (GM) earned $3.93B in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 2.1% net margin).
Yes. General Motors Company (GM) pays a dividend that yields 0.78% at the current price, a small yield.
General Motors Company (GM) had a return on equity (ROE) of 6.1% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
General Motors Company (GM) generated $16.50B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
